THE Admiral Nelson in Braunston has been sold to Leicester based Everards Brewery.

The popular canalside pub in Braunston, that dates back to 1730 was put up for sale in July and has now been taken over by Everards, Alan Tilbury reports.

Decided to retire

The previous owners Mark and Pam Davis and Liam Evans decided to retire so put the pub on the market after running it for over six years.

The Admiral Nelson was named as one of the top 10 waterside pubs in the UK in the Guardian, adding to the other accolades the pub has received over the years.

Seeking business owner

It was owned by Enterprise Inns until previous owners turned the pub into a free house, but will now join the other 175 pubs in the Everards chain across the East Midlands, with the company now seeking a new business owner for the historic pub.

The pub features a lounge and bar area, games room, and dining room that seats 30. It has a large beer garden facing the Grand Union Canal that provides seating for 100 people.